Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
06-24-2002, 07:32 PM
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Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
It was a piece of cake to install and I’m not very experienced with engine maintenance! When I first started the car and revved the engine I didn’t here anything so I became a little skeptical. But all it took was WOT in 1st and 2nd to clear my mind! 
This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!
Of course my wife (Steph) had to drive it. She is the lucky one. As soon as she reaches the first light along comes a ~2000 Grand Prix GTP. I can never get any one to race but as soon as I let my wife drive there they are! Anyway, he had a passenger and I was the passenger in the Max. My wife jumps at the turn of the light but not full throttle to see if he would race.
She gets about 10ft from the light and the GTP guns it. Steph lays the pedal down and the Frankencar intake howls out with a crisp rumble through redline. I kept looking back waiting for him to slowly pull us in. But every time Steph shifted gears we would lose a couple of feet and then begin to pull away. She had to shut down at 80mph (traffic) and we were about 1 ½ car lengths ahead. Steph leaned over to me and says "Well, aren't you happy? You almost bought one of those!!" We pulled up next to him to ask if he had any mods but I think he was too embarrassed because he wouldn’t look our way. He just got whooped by a girl!
Boo
This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!Of course my wife (Steph) had to drive it. She is the lucky one. As soon as she reaches the first light along comes a ~2000 Grand Prix GTP. I can never get any one to race but as soon as I let my wife drive there they are! Anyway, he had a passenger and I was the passenger in the Max. My wife jumps at the turn of the light but not full throttle to see if he would race.
She gets about 10ft from the light and the GTP guns it. Steph lays the pedal down and the Frankencar intake howls out with a crisp rumble through redline. I kept looking back waiting for him to slowly pull us in. But every time Steph shifted gears we would lose a couple of feet and then begin to pull away. She had to shut down at 80mph (traffic) and we were about 1 ½ car lengths ahead. Steph leaned over to me and says "Well, aren't you happy? You almost bought one of those!!" We pulled up next to him to ask if he had any mods but I think he was too embarrassed because he wouldn’t look our way. He just got whooped by a girl!
Boo
06-24-2002, 08:40 PM
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Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by boo
It was a piece of cake to install and I’m not very experienced with engine maintenance! When I first started the car and revved the engine I didn’t here anything so I became a little skeptical. But all it took was WOT in 1st and 2nd to clear my mind! This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!
Of course my wife (Steph) had to drive it. She is the lucky one. As soon as she reaches the first light along comes a ~2000 Grand Prix GTP. I can never get any one to race but as soon as I let my wife drive there they are! Anyway, he had a passenger and I was the passenger in the Max. My wife jumps at the turn of the light but not full throttle to see if he would race.
She gets about 10ft from the light and the GTP guns it. Steph lays the pedal down and the Frankencar intake howls out with a crisp rumble through redline. I kept looking back waiting for him to slowly pull us in. But every time Steph shifted gears we would lose a couple of feet and then begin to pull away. She had to shut down at 80mph (traffic) and we were about 1 ½ car lengths ahead. Steph leaned over to me and says "Well, aren't you happy? You almost bought one of those!!" We pulled up next to him to ask if he had any mods but I think he was too embarrassed because he wouldn’t look our way. He just got whooped by a girl!
where did you get you intake at, and how was the install? where did you get the directions to do it?
Boo
It was a piece of cake to install and I’m not very experienced with engine maintenance! When I first started the car and revved the engine I didn’t here anything so I became a little skeptical. But all it took was WOT in 1st and 2nd to clear my mind!
This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!Of course my wife (Steph) had to drive it. She is the lucky one. As soon as she reaches the first light along comes a ~2000 Grand Prix GTP. I can never get any one to race but as soon as I let my wife drive there they are! Anyway, he had a passenger and I was the passenger in the Max. My wife jumps at the turn of the light but not full throttle to see if he would race.
She gets about 10ft from the light and the GTP guns it. Steph lays the pedal down and the Frankencar intake howls out with a crisp rumble through redline. I kept looking back waiting for him to slowly pull us in. But every time Steph shifted gears we would lose a couple of feet and then begin to pull away. She had to shut down at 80mph (traffic) and we were about 1 ½ car lengths ahead. Steph leaned over to me and says "Well, aren't you happy? You almost bought one of those!!" We pulled up next to him to ask if he had any mods but I think he was too embarrassed because he wouldn’t look our way. He just got whooped by a girl!
where did you get you intake at, and how was the install? where did you get the directions to do it?
Boo
06-24-2002, 09:13 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by maximamoose
sorry, i don't know what happened. where did you pick this up from? also, where did you get the instructions to do this mod?
sorry, i don't know what happened. where did you pick this up from? also, where did you get the instructions to do this mod?
06-24-2002, 09:19 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by athlon omega
www.frankencar.com The instructions come with the mod. It's a 15-step process. The total cost is $55.
www.frankencar.com The instructions come with the mod. It's a 15-step process. The total cost is $55.
06-24-2002, 09:41 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by maximamoose
did you just get the mid-pipe, or the whole thing? i have stock everything. i should get the whole deal and spend 180, right?
did you just get the mid-pipe, or the whole thing? i have stock everything. i should get the whole deal and spend 180, right?
06-24-2002, 11:18 PM
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Moose, get the intake and midpipe
I just got a Stillen intake, and am gonna buy a Frankencar midpipe next. I LOVE... let me repeat that... LOVE, my intake. And I can't wait to make it even noisier and better with a midpipe
Great value for the $$, and it's fun as hell to stomp on it. It is soo much better than stock! (Did my mod about 1 month ago, and am still grinning
Mike
Great value for the $$, and it's fun as hell to stomp on it. It is soo much better than stock! (Did my mod about 1 month ago, and am still grinning
Mike
06-24-2002, 11:55 PM
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hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
06-25-2002, 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by Dev
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
http://www.gp-owners.com/cgi-asp/qtrmile.asp
Yes it takes a few mods but they can haul!!
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06-25-2002, 06:51 AM
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Originally posted by Dev
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
06-25-2002, 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by chigga
quick question. with the mid pipe and the k&n, does that increase more of the low end power or high?????
quick question. with the mid pipe and the k&n, does that increase more of the low end power or high?????
get to the track to see if there is any improvement. I unfortunately do not have a before and after dyno!
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06-25-2002, 10:08 AM
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They have dynos for the 5th gen but not 4th gen. I have an auto and noticed a big difference in low end. I also had power in the high end sas well from when the popcharger was there. I haven't really tested the high end since I haven't gotten a chance to yet. My car pulled a lot more noticeably with the Frankencar midpipe in the low end.
06-25-2002, 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by athlon omega
They have dynos for the 5th gen but not 4th gen. I have an auto and noticed a big difference in low end. I also had power in the high end sas well from when the popcharger was there. I haven't really tested the high end since I haven't gotten a chance to yet. My car pulled a lot more noticeably with the Frankencar midpipe in the low end.
They have dynos for the 5th gen but not 4th gen. I have an auto and noticed a big difference in low end. I also had power in the high end sas well from when the popcharger was there. I haven't really tested the high end since I haven't gotten a chance to yet. My car pulled a lot more noticeably with the Frankencar midpipe in the low end.
06-25-2002, 02:58 PM
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Midpipe question
Just out of curiosity, how does the midpipe work compared to the stock resonator box?? Does the midpipe allow more cooler air to come in? I'm kinda clueless on how it works. I have a JWT pop charger right now and I'm thinking about getting the Frankencar midpipe just to see if I can get my low-end power back. Maybe I will do some throttle body cleaning too when doing this install. Thanks guys.
06-25-2002, 03:12 PM
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Re: Midpipe question
Originally posted by maximaxgtr
Just out of curiosity, how does the midpipe work compared to the stock resonator box?? Does the midpipe allow more cooler air to come in? I'm kinda clueless on how it works. I have a JWT pop charger right now and I'm thinking about getting the Frankencar midpipe just to see if I can get my low-end power back. Maybe I will do some throttle body cleaning too when doing this install. Thanks guys.
Just out of curiosity, how does the midpipe work compared to the stock resonator box?? Does the midpipe allow more cooler air to come in? I'm kinda clueless on how it works. I have a JWT pop charger right now and I'm thinking about getting the Frankencar midpipe just to see if I can get my low-end power back. Maybe I will do some throttle body cleaning too when doing this install. Thanks guys.
06-25-2002, 07:09 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Midpipe question
Originally posted by maximamoose
how long does the install take for an amateur guy like myself? i want to do it when i get time, but i work 7 days a week, so i need to make arrangements to do this!
how long does the install take for an amateur guy like myself? i want to do it when i get time, but i work 7 days a week, so i need to make arrangements to do this!
06-25-2002, 10:49 PM
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Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by boo
It was a piece of cake to install and I’m not very experienced with engine maintenance! When I first started the car and revved the engine I didn’t here anything so I became a little skeptical. But all it took was WOT in 1st and 2nd to clear my mind! This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!
It was a piece of cake to install and I’m not very experienced with engine maintenance! When I first started the car and revved the engine I didn’t here anything so I became a little skeptical. But all it took was WOT in 1st and 2nd to clear my mind!
This intake sounds awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for: quiet when on regular throttle and a sweet burble on full throttle. I would definitely recommend it!I really wanna do this mod but im scared for that light to come on.
need advice thanks
06-26-2002, 05:03 AM
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ok.
1. the 125 dollar deal is a full intake with midpipe( i need to post that on the site, i've had like 5 people ask that)
2. most people say they got their low end back.
3. i can install a full intake in under an hour, for most people it should be 1.5 tops.
4. I'm gonna dyno a 4th gen very soon, deezo is up for.
1. the 125 dollar deal is a full intake with midpipe( i need to post that on the site, i've had like 5 people ask that)
2. most people say they got their low end back.
3. i can install a full intake in under an hour, for most people it should be 1.5 tops.
4. I'm gonna dyno a 4th gen very soon, deezo is up for.
06-26-2002, 05:51 AM
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Originally posted by Dev
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
hey craig, you underestimate gtp's.
a 4th gen max will have struggles keeping up with a gtp if they are both stock. if they are both modded, the gtp will take the maxima out pretty easily because it already has a stock supercharger, of which smaller pulley's can be used. its not hard at all for gtp's to get 300hp. although gtps only come in auto, they still have the advantage.
06-26-2002, 06:20 AM
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Re: Re: Just installed new 4th gen frankencar intake!
Originally posted by crsh2
Hello i was wondering how come some people's check engine light goes on after putting an intake and so dont.
I really wanna do this mod but im scared for that light to come on.
need advice thanks
Hello i was wondering how come some people's check engine light goes on after putting an intake and so dont.
I really wanna do this mod but im scared for that light to come on.
need advice thanks
I will try to post some pics tonight. I just have to get my wife to Photochop them down to size! I used the monsterflow intake!
boo
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